HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) — Program Activities
The HOME Investment Partnerships Program by California HCD funds local efforts to create and preserve affordable housing through homebuyer, rehab, and rental assistance activities.
Funder: California Department of Housing & Community Development
Due Dates: January 24, 2025 (portal opens) | May 22, 2025 (full application deadline for cities, counties, CHDOs, developers) | September 24, 2025 (final over-the-counter deadline for Native American Entities) | December 31, 2026 (portal listing end date)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000,000 per applicant for Program Activities; $500,000 minimum; total NOFA ~$35 million; per-unit and activity limits apply.
Summary: Supports the creation and preservation of affordable housing in California through grants for homebuyer, rehabilitation, and rental assistance programs.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted via the eCivis GMS Portal; eligibility and activity restrictions apply by applicant type.
Description
The California Department of Housing & Community Development's HOME Investment Partnerships Program (HOME) — Program Activities provides federal funding to expand affordable housing opportunities in non-entitlement areas of California. The program supports local governments, Native American entities, and nonprofit Community Housing Development Organizations (CHDOs) to implement first-time homebuyer programs, owner-occupied rehabilitation, and tenant-based rental assistance for low- and very low-income households. Funding is intended to help communities address housing needs, promote homeownership, preserve existing housing stock, and support renters facing instability.
